Objective: Purpose of Test Automation CTAL-TAE Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   In the software testing lifecycle, what is the primary purpose of test automation?

   • ATo ensure that all defects are found before release without any human involvement.
   • BTo completely eliminate the need for manual testing in all projects.
   • CTo increase the speed and repeatability of test execution while freeing testers to focus on higher-value activities.
   • DTo replace the role of the test analyst with automated tools that can design test cases.
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2. 27application · medium

   A project manager wants to increase test coverage without adding more testers. The team currently runs a limited set of manual tests before each release. The product has a large number of regression tests that are executed repeatedly. What is the most effective way to achieve the project manager's objective?

   • AReduce the number of test cases to focus only on critical functionality.
   • BHire more testers to manually execute the existing tests.
   • CAutomate the regression tests to run them more frequently and with broader coverage.
   • DAsk developers to perform manual testing in addition to their coding tasks.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   What is the most accurate definition of test automation in the context of the software testing lifecycle?

   • AThe practice of using automated tools to generate test data and environment configurations only.
   • BThe use of software tools to execute test cases and compare actual outcomes with expected outcomes, with minimal human intervention.
   • CThe process of writing test cases manually and then executing them using a test management tool.
   • DThe replacement of all manual testing activities with automated scripts that require no human oversight.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Which scenario is most suitable for test automation?

   • AA usability test to evaluate the user experience of a new interface.
   • BAn exploratory testing session to discover unknown defects.
   • CA regression test suite that is executed on every build and has stable test cases.
   • DA one-time test to verify a quick fix in a rarely used feature.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   Why is stakeholder support important for the success of a test automation initiative?

   • ABecause automation requires investment in tools, training, and time, which needs management buy-in.
   • BBecause automation cannot be implemented without stakeholder approval for every test script.
   • CBecause stakeholders are the ones who write the automated tests.
   • DBecause stakeholders are the primary users of the automation framework.
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